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Positive Attitudes for Success
Strategies for Change
Self Control Strategies
Effective Communication Skills
Creating your Support Network
100

Having integrity and being truthful and genuine. 

Honesty 

100

A person making changes can serve as a role model for others. 

Lead by Example 

100
Step away from the person or situation. This will allow you to consider the facts and make a wise decision about how you should respond. 

Stop and Think 

100

"You're always on my case. Why don't you just back off!"

Aggressive communication 

100

members of your family who will support you in your positive life change efforts by holding you accountable for your behavior.

supportive family members 

200

Being appreciative and showing thanks

Gratitude 

200

Your feelings and actions are the result of your beliefs, thoughts, and attitudes. recognize and challenge irrational beliefs. 

Examine your thinking. 

200
Look for people who are able to provide you with honest and objective feedback. Identify people who will both listen to your point of view and provide you with healthy advice or feedback. 

Seek help and support. 

200

"I thought that maybe...you could, um..."

Passive communication 

200

individuals who demonstrate by example a healthy lifestyle. 

mentors and role models 

300

Making a choice to be open, ready, and eager for something. Not cutting corners. Fulfilling obligations with honest effort. 

Willingness 

300

Recognize that the rational thing to do in any situation may not always be what you want to do. 

Explore what's in your best interest 

300

Do this so that you are not surprised by situations that trigger uncomfortable emotions. develop a plan for how you will avoid risky situations 

be prepared 

300

"I don't care if you don't come to visit. I'll just sit here alone."

Passive aggressive communication 

300

Individuals who do not engage in criminal behavior 

healthy peers

400

Being flexible and willing to change. Being willing to consider new ideas and being understanding when you receive feedback from peers and staff.

Open - mindedness

400
Sharing and getting feedback for a positive behavior or supportive self-statements. Example: way to go! keep up the good work!

Use rewards 

400

You want to do this so that you have multiple ways that you can respond to a situation. 

keep your options open 

400

"I'd like to talk about the way we've been getting along."

Assertive Communication 

400

Individuals who have special skills and knowledge that will support your efforts to change

skilled help 

500

Being fair, impartial, and unbiased. Focusing on facts and not jumping to conclusions. Staying neutral when you don't have all of the facts. 

Objectivity

500

Replacing negative thoughts, feelings, or behaviors with positive, responsible ones. 

Use substitutes

500

If you're in a situation where you feel uncomfortable emotions beginning to rise, do this and tell yourself to relax 

take a deep breath

500

Name the three elements of effective communication 

listening, body language, talking 

500

Helping relationships are important in each stage of change. In which of the stages will you need to rely on your support network the most? 

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